Auckland waterfront blast injures five
Five people have been hospitalised after suffering burns in an explosion in downtown Auckland.
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Prosecutor sets sights on ex-Trump aides
The prosecutor investigating whether Donald Trump and his allies illegally tried to influence the 2020 election in Georgia is seeking to compel testimony from more allies of the former US president, including former chief of staff Mark Meadows and lawyer Sidney Powell.
Japan police chief to quit over Abe death
Japan's National Police Agency chief says he will resign to take responsibility for the murder of former prime minister Shinzo Abe, citing the need for a "fresh start" for the organisation.
Farnham mouth cancer surgery successful
Veteran Australian singer John Farnham is recovering in hospital after undergoing almost 12 hours of surgery to remove a cancerous growth from his mouth.
Aussies in ‘denial’ over pandemic end
Australians must change the way they live and accept that the threat from COVID-19 and other viral infections will persist, a leading epidemiologist says.
Pakistan govt steps up pressure on Khan
The Pakistan government has stepped up pressure on former prime minister Imran Khan, with an Islamabad court poised to launch contempt proceedings over his verbal threats to a judge at a weekend rally.
Murdoch sues Crikey for defamation
Media mogul Lachlan Murdoch is taking defamation action against the Australian operators of Crikey news.
Inquiry to examine Morrison ministries
An inquiry will be held into former prime minister Scott Morrison's decision to appoint himself to multiple ministries, after government legal advice said it was "inconsistent" with constitutional conventions.
John Farnham undergoing cancer surgery
Veteran pop rock singer John Farnham, 73, has been diagnosed with cancer and will undergo surgery.
Kyiv scraps national day amid Russia fears
Ukraine's capital Kyiv has banned public celebrations commemorating independence from Soviet rule, citing a heightened threat of Russian attack in a war the United Nations says has killed nearly 5600 civilians, including many children.
Imran Khan handed Pakistan terror charges
Pakistan police have filed terrorism charges against former prime minister Imran Khan, escalating political tensions in the country as the ousted premier holds mass rallies seeking a return to office.
PM set to release Morrison legal advice on Tuesday
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will be briefed on Monday afternoon on legal advice about whether Scott Morrison breached any rules after he appointed himself to five portfolios.
Australia’s largest ever fentanyl seizure
Australia's largest ever shipment of the deadly opioid fentanyl has been intercepted in Melbourne.
Shot Queensland dad to undergo surgery
A father of four will undergo surgery after being shot twice by a police officer he allegedly lunged at with a large metal sharpening file during a "horrible incident" at a house in Brisbane's south.
Legal advice on Morrison to be handed down
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is set to receive legal advice from the solicitor-general on whether Scott Morrison breached any rules after he appointed himself to five portfolios.
Queensland police open fire on armed man
A man armed with a knife has been shot by police during a routine welfare check on the northern Gold Coast.
Zelenskiy voices Ukraine national day fear
Volodymyr Zelenskiy has warned Ukrainians to be vigilant in the coming week as they prepare to celebrate their independence day, after fresh blasts hit Crimea and a missile wounded 12 civilians near a nuclear power plant.
Senior Queensland cop resigns over lewd comments
One of Queensland's most senior police officers has resigned after his lewd and offensive comments about women were exposed during a public inquiry into the state's sexist police culture.
Indigenous voice ‘won’t lead to payments’
An Indigenous voice to parliament and other aspects of the Uluru Statement from the Heart will not lead to reparations for First Nations people, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says.
NRL grand final to be played in Sydney
The 2022 NRL grand final will be played in Sydney after a last-minute pitch from the NSW government kept the event in its traditional home.
ACCC raises concerns on Qantas takeover of Alliance Airlines
Qantas' $614 million takeover of resources sector charter flights provider Alliance Airlines could be heading into turbulence.
Queensland workplace laws ready for review
Queensland's tough workplace health and safety laws, strengthened in the wake of the Dreamworld and Eagle Farm tragedies, will be reviewed to ensure they are working effectively.
Queensland government still mulling fire, SES reports
The Queensland government is being urged to publicly release reviews of the state's two emergency services units before the upcoming storm season.
Some Porter court files sealed until 2052
Some documents related to Christian Porter's now-settled defamation case against the ABC will remain secret for decades.
Knights investigate Ponga toilet video
Newcastle are investigating a video that has emerged on social media, featuring security escorting captain Kalyn Ponga and utility Kurt Mann out of a toilet.
NRL player in custody pending sentence
Manly Sea Eagles hooker Manase Fainu has lost a last bid for freedom after being found guilty of stabbing a church leader at a Mormon event in October 2019.
Ciraldo signs on as Canterbury Bulldogs coach
Canterbury have lured highly rated Penrith assistant Cameron Ciraldo to be head coach at the NRL club from next season on a five-year deal.
ALM champs in shock Australia Cup exit
Western United have suffered a shock round of 16 loss in the Australia Cup, losing 4-3 on penalties to National Premier Leagues NSW side Sydney United.
Scott soars as Smith suffers PGA setback
Adam Scott has sealed his place in the second event of the PGA Tour's FedExCup playoffs after Cameron Smith's world No.1 hopes took a cruel hit in Memphis.
Visa backlog marks Kabul fall anniversary
Australia is yet to allocate the vast majority of 31,500 visas for people fleeing Afghanistan after the Taliban took control of Kabul a year ago.
Dozens die in fire at Egypt church
At least 41 people are dead and 14 others injured after a fire ripped through a church in Cairo.